starting the new year out right!

At the start of a new year, I am reminded of what I am grateful. Good friends and family who support me in everything that I do, a place to live, a job, and my health. But what about those who don't? What about those who have been hit by the recession and don't have friends and family to depend on? There are many people in our world, who don't have much, If anything. I hope to inspire even just one person to help those less fortunate then themselves.
Know I don't have a lot myself, since I am only getting 20 hours a week at my job, but I still feel it important to help just because, what if it were me? I would want organizations out there, like alley shop, to be there for me, when and If I need it.
Threw my years of working with alley shop, I have learned that there are many things that people in poverty need such as pots and pans, towels, sheets and cloths. These are always in demand. One thing that most people don't realize is that they also need things that make a house a home. Things like pictures, nicknacks, flowers (real would be nice but the fake ones last longer), and so on. I don't know about you, but It Is nice going home to a beautiful house, no matter the size.
I hope that in this new year, I hope I have inspired every one to give of there time and talents to those less fortunate then themselves. Remember, poor people have dignity too.